Sermons on Bad Tongue:

Speaking Against Another In The Church Hurts Everyone

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood ..

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2010

In most of our experiences, we find that it does not pay to be truthful and we end up not liking and not trusting the truth. We need to learn to love the truth, learn the truth and live the truth. We are most like our Lord when we are truthful.

Show video clip: Heart2Heart [Take A Look At Me] People hide their true selves. It's been said that honesty is the best policy. • It sounds like the simplest thing in the world; but being truly honest – with God, with others and even with ourselves - is a real challenge. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Effectual And Fervent Prayer

Contributed by James May on Nov 4, 2009

What is effectual and fervent prayer? Does it always have to be manifest only through praying in tongues?

Effective and Fervent Prayer By Pastor James May James 5:16b, "… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is a vital part of the life of a Christian. Through prayer unto the Lord, we voice our needs, we give our praise, we show our worship and we demonstrate our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Chapter

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015

Love Chapter. Tongues is NOT everybody's thing!

Happy "Love Chapter" Saturday, Everyone! Ah, the famous Love Chapter is this week's Sunday School lesson. Exactly what IS a tinkling cymbal? Most cymbals "I know" are quit loud! Paul's great chapter on love comes after a lengthy discussion about spiritual gifts. It seems that some gifts were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2017

The Book of Acts portrays this event as not isolated, but a widespread phenomena which was considered normative to the N.T. believers. Have you experienced the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 10:1-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOSTALGIA REMEMBER WHEN: 1. Marriages were likely to outlast all 3 wedding gift toasters? 2. Paperbacks had more passion on the covers than in their contents? 3. The only person you could find at a store at 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speak Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016

In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit Fall Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

The point is will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Language Of Adam And Eve Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

Scriptures does not tell us what language Adam and Eve spoke.

We should also remember that the languages were confused at Babel, and the original language may have been lost there (Genesis 11).In the biblical account of creation, Adam and Eve, the first humans, shared a unique bond that transcended words. Yet, the question remains: what was the language they ...read more

When I Speak Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 11, 2023

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#6] WHEN I SPEAK… James 3:1-12 Introduction: Have you ever squeezed too much toothpaste out of the tube and then tried to put it back? It’s impossible to put it back. The words we speak are the same. Once you have said it, it is said. You can't put the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting Miracles

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

We are not unsuspecting people who came to Jerusalem and walked into a miracle. We are already part of an ongoing miracle - and don’t want to miss a minute of it!

Three times a year, every Jewish man was supposed to come to Jerusalem to give thanks. Their Thanksgiving, like ours, was in the fall. They called it the Feast of Tabernacles, or Booths, though, because people built temporary shelters out in the fields to sleep in overnight, that is if they slept ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessings And Curses! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 1, 2023

Looking at the practical wisdom of James. James 3:1-12

Blessings and Curses James 3:1-12 July 2, 2023 A "minister, priest, and rabbi" lived in a small town and became good friends. They decided to go on a fishing trip together. While they were there they began to share their innermost thoughts and secrets. The priest explained he enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

34th in a series from Ephesians dealing with controlling our tongue and encouraging one another.

“An Encouraging Word” Ephesians 4:29 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance